Articles tagged: NFL rules

Video gives idea of what new NFL kickoffs will look like

NFL owners on Tuesday voted to approve a radical change to the kickoff play, and those who have watched XFL games already have an idea of what it will look…

NFL owners approve radical new kickoff changes

Kickoffs in NFL games are going to look much, much different next season from what fans are accustomed to. NFL owners on Monday voted 29-3 in favor of a major…

JJ Watt has strong reaction to NFL banning hip-drop tackle

The NFL has officially made it even more difficult for defenders to tackle opponents legally, and one future Hall of Fame player is not happy about it. NFL owners on…

NFL officially bans 1 controversial play

The NFL has reached an official ruling on the controversial hip-drop tackle. NFL owners on Monday voted to approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle, according to Tom Pelissero…

NFL officially proposes ban on 1 controversial tackle

The NFL’s competition committee has officially proposed a ban on one controversial tackle ahead of the 2024 season. The league on Wednesday released its proposal for a ban on so-called…

Proposed new NFL kickoff rules would include big change to onside kicks

The NFL is exploring some significant changes to kickoffs this offseason, and one of them would have a major impact with onside kicks. Several NFL special teams coordinators presented a…

NFL sends clear message about future of ‘tush push’ play

The Philadelphia Eagles have consistently broken the spirit of opposing defenses with the effectiveness of their quarterback sneak play, and it sounds like they will be free to continue doing…

NFL unlikely to change 1 controversial rule in 2024

The NFL is looking into some significant rule changes this offseason, but it does not sound like players who fumble the ball through the end zone will be catching a…

NFL could adopt variation of XFL kickoff format?

The NFL could adopt a variation of an XFL rule this offseason. According to Judy Battista of NFL Network, the NFL’s Competition Committee recently had an extensive discussion about the…

JJ Watt wants NFL to implement 1 rule change

Former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt wants the NFL to help out defenses a little bit with a simple rule tweak. Watt made a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat…